Society & Social Sciences Books

Obrazy ze soudobého Ruska (Pictures from Contemporary Russia) by Ivan Olbracht offers a fascinating glimpse into Russia in the early 20th century. This two-volume work provides a series of observations and reflections on Russian society, culture,...

Polonais et Tchèques; la question de la Silésie de Teschen examines the complex and contentious issue of Teschen Silesia in the aftermath of World War I. Written in 1919 by Henri Grappin, this work delves into the territorial dispute...

Eine historische Abhandlung über den Beitritt Oldenburgs zum hannoversch-braunschweigischen Zollverband. This book delves into the historical and economic implications of Oldenburg's decision to join the Hanover-Brunswick Customs Union. Readers...

Les origines de l'emigration polonaise en France, 1831-1832, by Micha Sokolnicki, explores the beginnings of Polish emigration to France in the wake of the failed November Uprising. This historical work examines the political and social circumstances...

Explorez l'esprit profond et influent de Jean-Jacques Rousseau avec "Les pensées de J.J. Rousseau". Cette collection d'essais offre un aperçu des réflexions du célèbre philosophe sur une variété de sujets,...

"Local Government in Francia and England" offers a detailed comparison of local administration and jurisdiction in the Carolingian Empire and the West Saxon Kingdom. This historical study, originally published in 1912, examines the structures, functions,...

II. (i. e. Második) Ulászló udvartartása (1490-1516) delves into the intricate workings of the royal court during the reign of Vladislaus II of Hungary between 1490 and 1516. Authored by J. (József) Fógel, this historical account,...

"A Nossa Terra e a Nossa Gente" by João da Rocha offers a compelling glimpse into Portuguese society and culture in the early 20th century. Published in 1917, this work explores the social fabric, customs, and traditions that defined the Portuguese...

Les canadien-français à New-York, by Jules Jehin de Prume, offers a historical account of the French-Canadian community in New York and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Benevolent Society. Published in 1920, this book explores the experiences of...

Le Mémoire, texte complet et commentaires, written by Karl Max, Fürst von Lichnowsky, is a significant historical document offering a critical perspective on the events leading up to World War I. Lichnowsky, the German ambassador to the United...

"Kuohujen Keskella" is a collection of poems by Osmo Orjanheimo, published in 1921. The title translates to "Amidst the Rapids," and the poems within offer a glimpse into the experiences of prison life and related themes. Written in Finnish, this...

Les Lombards en France et à Paris, Volume 1, by Camille Piton, explores the history of the Lombard people in France, particularly focusing on their presence and influence in Paris. This historical work, originally published in 1892, delves into...

"O combate ao clericalismo" explores the historical struggle against clericalism, likely within the context of early 20th-century Portugal. Written by Antônio d'Oliveira and published around 1909, the book likely delves into the political and social...

"Le bon Dieu laïque; comment on fait des cléricaux et des nationalistes" by Antonin Franchet, published in 1903, offers a critical examination of clericalism and nationalism in France. This historical work delves into the socio-political climate...

Les crimes allemands d'après des témoignages allemands, published in 1916, presents a compilation of accounts and testimonies documenting alleged German war crimes during World War I. Authored by Joseph Bédier, this work reflects the...

Le fléau maçonnique (The Masonic Scourge) by J. Antonio Huot, published in 1906, offers a critical perspective on Freemasonry in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Huot examines the social and political influence of Masonic...

Le vicaire savoyard is an excerpt from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influential work, "Emile." This section presents the profession of faith of a Savoyard vicar, delving into profound philosophical and religious questions. Rousseau's exploration of natural...

Introduction à l'étude des idées morales dans l'Égypte antique, written by Jules Baillet and first published in 1912, offers a detailed exploration of moral concepts in ancient Egypt. This study delves into the ethical values,...

Les idées politiques de Théodore de Bèze d'après le traité Du droit des magistrats sur leurs sujets examines the political ideas of Théodore de Bèze, a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation. This...

Eine tiefgehende musikpsychologische Studie über Johannes Brahms von Wolfgang A. Thomas. Diese Analyse, präsentiert in fünf Variationen, untersucht Brahms' Leben und Werk und bietet Einblicke in die psychologischen Aspekte seiner Musik. Leser mit...

Le Juif russe explores the historical and social conditions of Jewish people in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. André Mater examines the challenges and prejudices faced by this community, providing insight into their experiences...

Lettre sur la politique de la France en Algérie presents Emperor Napoleon III's directives regarding French policy in Algeria. Addressed to Marshal MacMahon, Duke of Magenta and Governor-General of Algeria, this letter outlines the Emperor's...

Le conquérant, journal d'un "indésirable" au Maroc, by Émile Nolly, pseudonym, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a French expatriate in early 20th century Morocco. Written as a personal journal, the book recounts the...

Vogul népköltési gyüjtemény. Saját gyüjtése és Reguly Antal hagyományai alapján közzéteszi Munkácsi Bernát Volume 2 is a collection of Vogul (Mansi) folklore assembled by...

"Development of Local Government in Upper Canada, 1783-1850, Volume 1" explores the formative years of local administration in what is now Ontario. James Hermiston Aitchison meticulously details the evolution of governance structures, examining the...

La race slave, by Lubor Niederle and Louis Leger, originally published in 1916, presents a comprehensive statistical, demographic, and anthropological study of the Slavic people. This meticulously researched volume explores the historical distribution,...

La Cilicie et le Problème ottoman by Pierre Redan, with a preface by René Pinon, examines the historical and political complexities surrounding Cilicia and its relationship with the Ottoman Empire. Published in 1921, this work provides...

Kobiety na tronie carów moskiewskich w XVIII wieku: Katarzyna I-a, Anna Joanowna, Katarzyna II-a, by Franciszek Gawroński, delves into the lives and reigns of three powerful women who held the throne of the Tsardom of Moscow during the tumultuous 18th...

La convención de Ocaña y la dictadura de Bolívar examines the pivotal Ocaña Convention and Bolívar's subsequent dictatorship. Amenodoro Urdaneta delves into the political climate of the time, analyzing the factors that led to the convention's...

A detailed biographical account of Manuel Godoy (1767-1851), the Spanish statesman who rose to prominence as the favourite of Queen Maria Luisa and King Charles IV. Known as the 'Prince of the Peace,' Godoy held significant power during a turbulent...

Hermann Stegemanns Geschichte des Krieges, Volume 1, provides a detailed German perspective on the events leading up to and including the early years of World War I. Written in German, this historical account offers valuable insights into the strategies,...

This historical document, "La encíclica del Papa Leon XII contra la independencia de la América Española," offers a crucial insight into the Vatican's perspective on the burgeoning independence movements in Spanish America during the early 19th...

"Det röda upproret i Finland år 1918" by Henning Söderhjelm offers a detailed characterization of the Red Rebellion in Finland during the year 1918. Based on official documents, this historical work provides insights into the events, causes, and...

La rénovation du droit international sur la base d'une communauté juridique du genre humain, exposé systématique, written by Daniël Josephus Jitta and originally published in 1919, proposes a systematic renovation of...

Las cortes de 1252 examines the courts of 1252 in Spain. Authored by Antonio Ballesteros y Beretta, this historical work delves into the political and legal structures of the era. The book provides insights into the workings of the Spanish monarchy and...

La nation lithuanienne; son état sous la domination russe et allemande, by Juozas Gabrys, offers a detailed examination of the Lithuanian nation's state under Russian and German rule in the early 20th century. This historical account delves into...

Das Problem Der Demokratie, written by Gustaf Fredrik Steffen and originally published in 1912, delves into the complexities and challenges inherent in democratic systems. Steffen, a prominent voice in early 20th-century political discourse, offers a...

De la statistique de la Baranya, published in 1919, is a detailed statistical overview of the Baranya region. Authored by Aleksandar Beli, this work provides a comprehensive analysis of the area's demographics, economy, and social structures during a...

Estudos praticos sobre a administração das provincias no Brasil pt.1, Volume 2, by Visconde do Uruguay, offers a detailed analysis of provincial administration in 19th-century Brazil. This historical work delves into the practical aspects of...

Vogul népköltési gyüjtemény. Saját gyüjtése és Reguly Antal hagyományai alapján közzéteszi Munkácsi Bernát Volume 2, fu. 2 is a collection of Vogul (Mansi) folk poetry...

This second volume of "Département de la Marne, 1. série. Cahiers de doléances pour les États généraux de 1789" offers invaluable primary source material relating to the French Revolution. Compiled and edited by...

Ce premier volume des "Cahiers de doléances de la sénéchaussée de Rennes pour les États généraux de 1789" offre un aperçu précieux des préoccupations et des revendications de la population...

Volume 5 of the "Encyclopédie socialiste, syndicale et coopérative de l'Internationale ouvrière," a comprehensive encyclopedia of socialist, trade union, and cooperative movements. This volume offers insights into the intellectual...

Dom João VI no Brazil, 1808-1821, Volume 2, by Oliveira Lima, offers a detailed historical account of the Portuguese monarch's reign in Brazil during a pivotal period. This volume explores Dom João VI's strategic decisions, political maneuverings, and...

"Administración Reyes (1904-1909)" by Baldomero Sanín Cano offers a detailed account of the government administration during the presidency of Reyes in Colombia. This historical work provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of...

"The Banks of the Nile" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Egypt through the eyes of John A. Todd. More than a mere travelogue, this work provides rich descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultural practices along the Nile River...

"Ensaio sobre a historia do governo e da legislação de Portugal" by Manuel António Coelho da Rocha offers a detailed exploration of the history of governance and legislation in Portugal. Written to serve as an introduction to the study of national...

"A esquina do Chiado; continuaçao das 'Memorias de um gallego'" by Eduardo de Noronha offers a fascinating glimpse into Lisbon's social and political landscape in the early 20th century. Told through the eyes of a servant who spent forty years in the...